4" Celosia Ice Cream

Add a scoop of vibrant colour to your garden with Celosia Ice Cream. This unique and eye-catching variety produces fluffy, crested blooms in a delightful mix of pastel and bright shades reminiscent of your favourite ice cream flavours. With its compact habit, excellent heat tolerance, and long-lasting flowers, Celosia Ice Cream is perfect for containers, borders, garden beds, and mixed planters. Its colourful blooms provide continuous interest from summer until frost.

Growth Habit: Compact, upright

Color Mix

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Celosia argentea var. cristata

AKA

Cockscomb Celosia

Light

Full Sun

Water

Moderate – Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained. Avoid overwatering, as Celosia prefers slightly drier conditions and does not tolerate soggy soil.

Care Level

Low – Celosia Ice Cream is an easy-care annual that thrives with minimal attention. Remove spent blooms if desired and provide good sunlight, regular watering, and well-drained soil for continuous colour throughout the season.

Optimal Temperature

18–32°C

Frost Tolerant

Mature Height

10–14 in. tall (25–35 cm)

Mature Spread

8–12 in. wide (20–30 cm)

Deer Resistant

Edible

Pet Friendly

Yes

Toxic